License Plates

By purchasing a K-State License Plate, alumni and friends show their purple pride and invest in the university's future. The tax-deductible royalties paid on K-State License Plates have raised more than $2.6 million for student scholarships and recognition of achievements.

Q&A for Purchasing a New Plate• How do I get a tag?
New tags can be purchased in your county treasurer's office, where you will pay a one-time production fee of $45*, an annual tax-deductible donation of $50 that will go to the K-State Alumni Association, plus your annual tag registration fee and taxes.

*Subject to change.
• When should I order my tag?
You may order a tag at any time. However, to avoid paying the annual donation twice in one year, the best time to purchase a tag is during your annual tag renewal process.

• Who can purchase a plate?

Any Kansas resident with a car or truck registered in the state of Kansas. The vehicle weight limit is 20,000 pounds.

• What does the annual $50 donation go toward?
Funds from the License Plate program help provide scholarships and recognition for K-State students. Since the program began in 1996, alumni, fans and friends of K-State have raised more than $2.3 million.

• How are tag numbers assigned?
All plates have numbers that are assigned on a random basis. Personalization of the Powercat plates is not an option.

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How to Renew an Existing Plate
1. You will receive your annual tags and taxes statement from the state of Kansas.
2. Included in the statement will be your $50 donation to the K-State Alumni Association for being a K-State plate holder.
3. Only one payment transaction will be needed when paying your statement (K-State Alumni Association donation and tags/taxes all in one).
4. Renewal will be done in the treasurer’s office, online via KS Web Tags or by mail.5. Once you have renewed your tag and made your $50 donation with the county treasurer, your tax-deductible statement will be emailed by the KSU Foundation after 90 days of the transaction.

How to Give a Plate as a Gift
If you’d like to give a plate as a gift, please contact the Association at 800-600-ALUM (2586) and we will assist with this process.